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Those features were possible because of the ship’s unique design. Traditionally, the top of the boat is built like one big box, with only a handful of rooms facing outward and an open deck area limited to the bow and stern. Instead, Royal Caribbean engineers widened the hull and split the box in half, erecting two six-story towers of cabins on either side, with enough space between them to fit the football-field-size park. To maneuver this new giant, three 20-foot-tall propellers pull rather than push the boat through the water. The propellers are mounted on swiveling pods along with electric motors (powered by diesel generators in the ship) delivering the equivalent of 30,000 horsepower. This system is more efficient, because it eliminates the need for a long drive shaft, which typically creates drag under the ship.       Designer : Harri Kulovaara QUOTE THIS ARTICLE ON YOUR SITE To create link towards this article on your website, copy and paste the text below in your page. Preview :
Oasis of the Seas Thursday, 17 December 2009 When the Oasis of the Seas sets sail later this year, it will claim the record for biggest passenger ship, with space for 6,300 passengers, 2,000... |
